Atomic Structure and Discoveries
48 Questions
5 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Who formulated the law of triads, grouping elements into sets of three?

  • JW Dobereiner (correct)
  • Dmitri Mendeleev
  • Henry Moseley
  • John A.R Newlands
  • Which scientist created the first accepted version of the periodic table?

  • John Jacob Berzelius
  • Henry Moseley
  • John A.R Newlands
  • Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev (correct)
  • What refers to the total number of protons in an atom of an element?

  • Atomic weight
  • Atomic number (correct)
  • Atomic mass
  • Valence number
  • What fundamental structure did Ernest Rutherford propose for the atom?

    <p>Atoms have a dense positive nucleus with electrons orbiting around it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon explains the visible spectrum emitted by heated elements?

    <p>Emission spectrum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of element is characterized as being malleable and ductile?

    <p>Metals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Niels Bohr's atomic model, what happens when an electron jumps to a higher orbit?

    <p>It gains energy and becomes stable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property is defined as the energy required to remove an electron from an atom?

    <p>Ionization energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the vertical columns of elements in the periodic table?

    <p>Families (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the first orbit (n1) in Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom?

    <p>It has the lowest energy and is in the ground state. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which an electron returns to the ground state from an excited state?

    <p>The electron emits a photon. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a period of the periodic table, what happens to the number of valence electrons?

    <p>Increases from left to right (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Bohr's atomic model, how are electron orbits characterized?

    <p>They are defined by set paths and energies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is likely to be a poor conductor of heat and electricity?

    <p>Non-metal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation does the quantum mechanical model of atoms have compared to Bohr's model?

    <p>It does not define the exact path of electrons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key contribution of Niels Bohr to atomic theory?

    <p>He explained atomic spectra using circular electron orbits. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle states that the exact position and movement of an electron cannot be precisely known?

    <p>Uncertainty Principle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many orbitals are present in the d sublevel?

    <p>5 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about a positive ion?

    <p>It loses electrons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an electronic configuration, which of the following represents the correct filling sequence for magnesium with atomic number 12?

    <p>1s^2^ 2s^2^ 2p^6^ 3s^2^ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum electron capacity of the f sublevel?

    <p>14 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an element achieves the same electronic configuration as a noble gas?

    <p>It is said to be isoelectronic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the periodic table?

    <p>It shows the recurrence of properties of elements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many valence electrons do elements typically strive to achieve for stability?

    <p>8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend of ionization energy as you move across a period?

    <p>It increases across a period. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements would likely have the highest electron affinity?

    <p>An element from group VII A. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the octet rule state?

    <p>Atoms tend to lose, gain, or share electrons for a full set of eight valence electrons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Lewis Electron Dot Structure (LEDS), how many dots are used to represent the valence electrons?

    <p>The number of dots equals the number of valence electrons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a polar covalent bond from a non-polar covalent bond?

    <p>The electronegativity difference is between 0.4 and 1.9. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group contains alkaline earth metals?

    <p>Group II A (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

    <p>Covalent bond. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic do representative elements share?

    <p>Their group number is equal to the number of valence electrons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a molecular formula indicate about a compound?

    <p>The types and number of atoms present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a structural formula?

    <p>To represent the actual bonding patterns and atom arrangements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about IUPAC naming is false?

    <p>Branching carbons should always receive the highest numbers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix indicates the presence of four carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon?

    <p>Tetra (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When naming an alkene, what should be prioritized during the numbering of the carbon chain?

    <p>The carbon atoms with the smallest numbers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the naming of an alkyne, what is the key characteristic of the carbon chain that must be identified?

    <p>The presence of triple bonds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prefix would be used to indicate a molecule with seven carbon atoms?

    <p>Hepta (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a compound has the molecular formula C3H6, what type of hydrocarbon is it classified as?

    <p>Alkene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum electronegativity difference for a non polar covalent bond?

    <p>0.4 or less (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total available valence electrons are in CO2?

    <p>16 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resulting number of bonds around the central carbon atom in CO2 as per the bonding process?

    <p>2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct name for the compound Mg(NO3)2?

    <p>Magnesium Nitrate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prefix is used for the first element in the compound N2O5?

    <p>Mono (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rule applies to naming binary compounds?

    <p>Name the metallic element first followed by the nonmetallic element ending in -ide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the absolute sum of oxidation numbers for a stable compound?

    <p>Equal to 0 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Greek prefix corresponds to the number 4?

    <p>Tetra (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Plum Pudding Model

    Early atomic model. Atoms are positively charged spheres, with negatively charged electrons embedded within.

    Rutherford's Nuclear Model

    Atomic model where the atom has a small, dense, positive nucleus with electrons orbiting around it.

    Atomic Emission Spectrum

    Specific colors of light emitted when heated materials or elements are heated.

    Bohr's Atomic Model

    Model of a hydrogen atom where electrons orbit the nucleus in specific energy levels.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Ground State

    Electron's lowest energy level orbit in an atom.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Excited State

    Electron's higher energy level orbit in an atom.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Emission of Photon

    When an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower one, it releases a light particle called a photon.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Quantum Mechanical Model

    Mathematical model that describes electrons in atoms without defining specific paths.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Electron Configuration

    Arrangement of electrons in different energy levels and sublevels within an atom.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Energy Level

    A region surrounding the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found, characterized by a specific energy.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Sublevel

    A division within an energy level, further specifying the electron's location.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Uncertainty Principle

    It's impossible to know both the exact position and momentum of a small particle like an electron at the same time.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Isoelectronic

    Atoms or ions having the same electronic configuration.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Periodic Table

    Organized arrangement of elements based on increasing atomic number and recurring chemical properties.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Valence Electrons

    Electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom, influencing chemical bonding and reactions.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Atomic Number

    Number of protons in an atom, also equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Ionization Energy

    The minimum energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom in its ground electronic state.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Electron Affinity

    The change in energy that occurs when an electron is added to a neutral atom in its gaseous state to form a negative ion.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Electronegativity

    The tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards itself when it is part of a chemical bond.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Octet Rule

    Atoms tend to gain, lose or share electrons to achieve a stable configuration of eight electrons in their outermost shell.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Lewis Electron Dot Structure (LEDS)

    A diagram that represents valence electrons of an atom as dots surrounding the element's symbol.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Ionic Bond

    A chemical bond formed between two atoms through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Covalent Bond

    A chemical bond formed between two atoms by sharing electrons.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Polar Covalent Bond

    A type of covalent bond where electrons are unevenly shared due to a difference in electronegativity.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Who formulated the Law of Triads?

    Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner, a German chemist, proposed the Law of Triads in the early 1800s. This law stated that elements could be grouped into sets of three, called triads, based on their similar chemical properties.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What is the Law of Octaves?

    John Newlands, a British chemist, proposed the Law of Octaves in 1864. This law suggested that elements with similar properties appeared at regular intervals in the periodic table, repeating every eight elements.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Who created the first periodic table?

    Dmitri Mendeleev, a Russian chemist, published the first widely accepted periodic table in 1869. He organized the elements by increasing atomic mass and noticed that elements with similar properties reappeared periodically.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What is the modern periodic table based on?

    Henry Moseley, a British physicist, determined the atomic numbers of elements using X-ray spectroscopy in the early 1900s. He realized that the periodic table should be arranged by increasing atomic number, not atomic mass.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What is atomic number?

    The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of that element. It's a unique identifier for each element.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What are valence electrons?

    Valence electrons are the electrons found in the outermost energy level of an atom. These electrons are involved in chemical bonding.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What are families or groups in the periodic table?

    Families or groups are vertical columns in the periodic table. Elements within a family share similar chemical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    What are periods in the periodic table?

    Periods are horizontal rows in the periodic table. Elements within a period do not necessarily share similar properties, but their properties change gradually across the row.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Non-polar Covalent Bond

    A type of covalent bond where electrons are shared equally between two atoms with similar electronegativity. This occurs when the difference in electronegativity is 0.4 or less.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Lewis Dot Structure

    A diagram that represents valence electrons of an atom as dots surrounding the element's symbol.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    How to determine the number of bonds

    1. Calculate the total available valence electrons (TAVE) in a compound. 2. Calculate the number of electrons required for each atom to achieve a full octet. 3. Subtract TAVE from the octet requirement. 4. Divide this difference by 2 to get the number of bonds.
    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Chemical Nomenclature

    The system of naming chemical compounds.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Binary Compounds

    Compounds formed from two elements.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Ternary Compounds

    Compounds formed from three or more elements, often including a polyatomic ion.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Substituted Hydrocarbons

    Hydrocarbons where one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by another element.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Molecular Formula

    Shows the types and number of atoms in a molecule, but not the bonding arrangement.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Structural Formula

    Shows the actual arrangement of atoms and bonds within a molecule.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Expanded Structural Formula

    Shows all atoms and bonds in a molecule, with all bonds drawn out.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Condensed Structural Formula

    Shorthand formula showing the order of atoms and bonds in a molecule.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    IUPAC Naming Rules

    A standardized system for naming organic compounds, established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Longest Continuous Carbon Chain

    The longest straight chain of carbon atoms in a molecule.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Alkyl Group

    A group of atoms derived from an alkane by removing one hydrogen atom.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Study Notes

    Atomic Structure

    • Atoms are the smallest unit of matter that maintains the properties of an element
    • Atoms are composed of three subatomic particles: electrons, protons, and neutrons
    • Electrons are negatively charged particles
    • Protons are positively charged particles
    • Neutrons are neutral particles (no charge)
    • Electrons orbit the nucleus, which contains protons and neutrons
    • The charge of an electron is 1.60 x 10⁻¹⁹ coulomb

    Electron Discovery

    • Discovered by J.J. Thomson through cathode ray experiments
    • Cathode rays are beams of particles that can be made visible in a vacuum tube
    • These ray particles are negatively charged,
    • These particles are attracted to a positive plate in the tube
    • R.A Milikan measured the charge of an electron

    Proton Discovery

    • Positively charged subatomic particle
    • Discovered through the gold foil experiment by Ernest Rutherford
    • The gold foil experiment showed a dense, positive nucleus at the center of the atom

    Neutron Discovery

    • Neutral subatomic particle
    • Discovered by James Chadwick
    • Neutrally charged particle

    Atomic Models

    • Democritus: Proposed the concept of atoms as indivisible, fundamental particles
    • Dalton: Proposed that elements are made of atoms, all atoms of an element are identical, and atoms combine in whole number ratios to form compounds
    • Thomson: Developed the "plum pudding" model—a positive sphere with negative electrons embedded within
    • Rutherford: Developed the nuclear model, with a dense, positively charged nucleus, and electrons orbiting around it
    • Bohr: Proposed that electrons orbit the nucleus at specific energy levels
    • Schrödinger: Used mathematical equations to describe the electron's wave-like behavior, leading to the electron cloud model

    Electron Configuration and Orbitals

    • Electrons fill orbitals in specific energy levels and sublevels (s, p, d, f)
    • The principal quantum number (n) represents the energy level
    • Sublevels have a characteristic shape (s=spherical, p=dumbbell, d & f=more complex)
    • The number of orbitals within a principal energy level is given by the formula n²
    • Pauli Exclusion Principle: Only two electrons can occupy an orbital, and they must have opposite spins
    • Aufbau Principle: Electrons fill orbitals of lower energy first
    • Hund's Rule: Each orbital in a subshell is singly occupied with one electron before any one orbital is doubly occupied. All electrons in singly occupied orbitals have the same spin

    Quantum Mechanical Model

    • The electron cloud model describes electrons as existing in probabilities of being in specific areas around the nucleus rather than precisely defined orbits
    • Orbitals relate to the probability of finding an electron in a given region within the atom
    • The energy of each electron level is quantized and described by principal quantum numbers.

    Periodic Table

    • Elements are arranged by increasing atomic number
    • Elements with similar properties are grouped together in columns, called families or groups.
    • The horizontal rows are called periods. Elements in a period show trends in their properties.
    • Atomic number = number of protons in an atom.
    • Atomic mass= sum of protons and neutrons in an atom

    Types of Bonds

    • Ionic Bonds: Transfer of electrons between atoms
    • Covalent Bonds: Sharing of electrons between atoms
      • Polar Covalent: Unequal sharing of electrons
      • Non-polar Covalent: Equal sharing of electrons

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Description

    Test your knowledge on atomic structure, including the properties and discoveries of electrons, protons, and neutrons. This quiz covers key experiments and concepts that led to our understanding of atoms as the fundamental units of matter.

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser